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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 212 and 220 the smallest integer that is 11660 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 212 and 220 is 11660.
LCM(212,220) = 11660
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 212 and 220. First we will calculate the prime factors of 212 and 220.
Prime Factorization of 212
2 | 212 |
2 | 106 |
53 | 53 |
1 |
Prime factors of 212 are 2,53. Prime factorization of 212 in exponential form is:
212 = 22×531
Prime Factorization of 220
2 | 220 |
2 | 110 |
5 | 55 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 220 are 2, 5,11. Prime factorization of 220 in exponential form is:
220 = 22×51×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 212 and 220.
LCM(212,220) = 22×51×111×531
LCM(212,220) = 11660
Factors of 212
List of positive integer factors of 212 that divides 212 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 53, 106, 212
Factors of 220
List of positive integer factors of 220 that divides 220 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 20, 22, 44, 55, 110, 220
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 212 and 220, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(212,220) = 4
LCM(212,220) = ( 212 × 220) / 4
LCM(212,220) = 46640 / 4
LCM(212,220) = 11660
(i) The LCM of 220 and 212 is associative
LCM of 212 and 220 = LCM of 220 and 212
1. What is the LCM of 212 and 220?
Answer: LCM of 212 and 220 is 11660.
2. What are the Factors of 212?
Answer: Factors of 212 are 1, 2, 4, 53, 106, 212. There are 6 integers that are factors of 212. The greatest factor of 212 is 212.
3. What are the Factors of 220?
Answer: Factors of 220 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 20, 22, 44, 55, 110, 220. There are 12 integers that are factors of 220. The greatest factor of 220 is 220.
4. How to Find the LCM of 212 and 220?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 212 and 220 = 11660
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 212
212 = 2 x 2 x 53
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 220
220 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 11660 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 53
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 212 and 220 is 11660.